Patents Assigned to Reduct
  • Patent number: 9370796
    Abstract: A particle separator is provided that separates small particulate from large particulate from an intermixed material feed. The separator finds particular utility in the field of separation of thermoplastic regrind particulate from intermixed debris which constitutes a smaller particulate relative to the thermoplastic regrind. Embodiments of the separator use a rotary shaft for mounting an spiral blade fed by a material feeder bin that meters material into the separator. The spiral blade is configured so that the material moves along a peripheral mesh screen to separate any smaller particulate that passes through the mesh screen leaving the large particulate to traverse though the separator, while small particulate is sieved therefrom the surrounding mesh and into a separate collection stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: Size Reduction Specialists Corp.
    Inventor: Donald Maynard
  • Patent number: 9331524
    Abstract: A system and method for remotely monitoring, measuring and controlling power to furniture having an electrically powered feature is disclosed herein. The furniture is preferably modular furniture (such as a cubicle) and the electrically powered feature is at least one of lighting or a power outlet. Alternatively, the furniture is a lectern and the electrically powered feature is at least one of lighting or a power outlet. Alternatively, the furniture is a charging cart and the electrically powered feature is at least one of lighting or a power outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: Best Energy Reduction Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Scott J. Yetter
  • Patent number: 9176117
    Abstract: Sentinel Cells, respond quickly and differentially to and among various high explosives (e.g., RDX, PETN, HMX, TNT, TNG), taggant (DMDNB), and bacteria, as well as volatiles of commercial C4, Semtex 1A, and military C4. These effects are observable within 5 minutes of exposure, indicate profound biological effects in exposed cells, and are distinctly different from responses to bacteria (e.g., E. coli, mycoplasma, lipopolysaccharide from E. coli, etc.). Quantitative and mechanistic analysis of the observations indicate that the mechanisms that give rise to these responses invoke different subsets of biochemical reactions. The mechanism within the exposed Sentinel Cells is also used in canine olfactory cells (e.g., bomb dogs). The nature of the explosives-induced biological effects provide for a cell based explosives detection system (i.e., a cellular dog nose), as well as a tool for the study of biological effects of energetic materials on humans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Dept. of Defense, United States Government
    Inventor: Robert B. Silver
  • Patent number: 9007186
    Abstract: A system and method for remotely controlling power to an electrically powered device having a GFCI or surge protector is disclosed herein. The system preferably comprises an apparatus, an electrically-powered device and a controller. The apparatus preferably comprises a cord, an alternating current outlet socket, an alternating current input plug, a latching relay, a GFCI or surge protector, a processor and a transceiver. The system preferably uses a WiFi communication signal to transmit commands from the remote controller to the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Best Energy Reduction Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Krummey, Scott J. Yetter
  • Patent number: 8974491
    Abstract: Methods for adaptive cuff inflation for the purposes of occluding a limb of a subject include inflating a cuff to a pressure at or above limb occlusion pressure and periodically deflating the cuff to detect amplitude of oscillometric oscillations reaching or exceeding a predetermined threshold, whereby indicating that the cuff pressure has reached an updated systolic blood pressure. Selecting the cuff to be wide enough to define limb occlusion pressure at or below the systolic blood pressure assures that this maneuver does not compromise cessation of blood flow to the limb. Devices are disclosed configured to operate in at least two of the following three operating modes: a tourniquet mode, a remote conditioning mode and a blood pressure monitoring mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Infarct Reduction Technologies Inc.
    Inventor: Boris Leschinsky
  • Patent number: 8944029
    Abstract: A turbo charger driven by exhaust gas from a combustion engine via an exhaust inlet to the turbo charger, the turbo charger having an axial inlet for combustion air generally at atmospheric pressure, from an outlet at a bent pipe portion with an inlet from an inlet channel from an air inlet, the inlet channel having at least one arched wall of non-magnetic material, with an inward facing surface and an outward facing surface relative to the inlet channel, wherein along the arched wall is arranged a series of at least three magnets having sequentially opposite magnetization directions directed mainly orthogonal to the wall, and with a pole surface of each magnet generally in level with the wall, and with a mutual separation between the magnets being at least as long as a half of a first width of the inlet channel's cross-section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Carbon Reduction Solutions AS
    Inventor: Anders Thalberg
  • Patent number: 8893993
    Abstract: This invention relates to the art of methods and apparatuses for grinding various materials into smaller particles; particularly, to those known in the art as pulverizing systems and devices. This invention provides methods and apparatuses for an improved disc mill assembly that utilizes a tapered flywheel and water jacket in conjunction with planar grinding disk cutting devices to create a tapered grinding channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Reduction Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Sly, Eric Gorham, Larry Baker
  • Patent number: 8864058
    Abstract: The method of producing a colored powder of a polymeric material includes the steps of selecting a feedstock of said polymeric material, pulverizing said polymeric material in a pulverizer to produce a powder, moving the powder directly from the pulverizer to a mixer; spraying a liquid formulation including a colorant into the powder within the mixer, and mixing the liquid formulation and powder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignees: Reduction Engineering, Inc., ColorMatrix Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Sly, Jim Mauri, Jeff Masar, Keith Bell
  • Publication number: 20140296757
    Abstract: Single- or dual-bladder devices for remote ischemic preconditioning and blood pressure monitoring are disclosed along with various oscillometry-based and other methods for detecting systolic and diastolic blood pressure while the ischemic preconditioning treatment is in progress. The devices and methods of the invention provide for delivery of ischemic preconditioning at the lowest effective cuff pressure while closely monitoring patient's hemodynamics. Advantageously, the device of the invention allows both ischemic preconditioning and blood pressure monitoring to be done on the same limb. Disposable battery-powered version of the device of the present invention is especially useful for emergency use with patients suffering from acute myocardial infarction, acute stroke, or acute trauma. Additional device configurations are described for use in a percutaneous intervention and vascular sealing settings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: Infarct Reduction Technologies Inc.
    Inventor: Boris Leschinsky
  • Patent number: 8795323
    Abstract: A dual mode automatic device for delivery of remote ischemic preconditioning treatment includes a cuff and a controller configured to deliver a first regular treatment protocol or a second extended treatment protocol. Switching to an extended treatment protocol may be done by an operator for selected groups of patients such as elderly or patients with diabetes. Automatic determination of the best mode is also disclosed. Optimal delivery of remote ischemic preconditioning treatment in this individualized patient-specific manner provides strong ischemic protection to a greater number of patients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Infarct Reduction Technologies Inc.
    Inventor: Boris Leschinsky
  • Patent number: 8753283
    Abstract: Single- or dual-bladder devices for remote ischemic preconditioning and blood pressure monitoring are disclosed along with various oscillometry-based and other methods for detecting systolic and diastolic blood pressure while the ischemic preconditioning treatment is in progress. The devices and methods of the invention provide for delivery of ischemic preconditioning at the lowest effective cuff pressure while closely monitoring patient's hemodynamics. Advantageously, the device of the invention allows both ischemic preconditioning and blood pressure monitoring to be done on the same limb. Disposable battery-powered version of the device of the present invention is especially useful for emergency use with patients suffering from acute myocardial infarction, acute stroke, or acute trauma. Additional device configurations are described for use in a percutaneous intervention and vascular sealing settings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: Infarct Reduction Technologies Inc.
    Inventor: Boris Leschinsky
  • Patent number: 8556082
    Abstract: A rotary particle separator for separating small particles from large particles is provided and includes an inclined rotary shaft having a first end and a second end. A particle bend is coupled to the elevated first end of the shaft. The particle bend has a bottom surface with a hole therethrough for gravity feed of material including the large particles and small particles from the bend along the shaft towards the second end. Annulae are spaced along the shaft with each of the annulae having a central aperture bounded by a ring that terminates in an annulae outer diameter. At least one paddle is interspersed between two adjacent annulae with at least one paddle positioned to rotate around the shaft. A screen mesh having a mesh size surrounds the annulae with a mesh size such that the small particles within the material are able to pass through the mesh and thereby leave larger particles preferentially segregated within the volume defined by the annulae spaced along the shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Size Reduction Specialists Corp.
    Inventors: Donald Maynard, Scott T. Merchant
  • Publication number: 20130226241
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems, devices and methods for the correction of spinal deformities with the use one or more implantable rods configured to apply a corrective force to the spine. Methods of minimally invasive implantation of a corrective system are provided, such as where the corrective system is attached only to the spinous process of one or more vertebral bodies. Various corrective systems as well as components thereof are also provided, such as those that allow limited movement with respect to the spinal column.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: Reduction Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Thompson, Hiram Chee, Richard Ginn, Darin C. Gittings, Ivan Sepetka, David White
  • Patent number: 8509949
    Abstract: The inventive concept of the metrology system (the system) actively determines the 6 Degree of Freedom (6-DOF) pose of a motion device such as, but not limited to, an industrial robot employing an end of arm tool (EOAT). A concept of the system includes using laser pointing devices without any inherent ranging capability in conjunction with the EOAT-mounted targets to actively determine the pose of the EOAT at distinct work positions of at least one motion device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Variation Reduction Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Brett Alan Bordyn, Myles Daniel Markey, Michael John Kleeman
  • Publication number: 20130190823
    Abstract: A system for treating spinal deformities. A plurality of retaining clamps are fixed to a plurality of vertebrae and at least one elastic or super elastic rod is caused to pass through openings in the plurality of retaining clamps, the at least one elastic or super elastic rod being slidable within each of the plurality of retaining clamps along the axis of the spine to enable the spine to retain full flexion and extension in both its coronal and saggital planes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Applicant: Reduction Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew Thompson
  • Patent number: 8435268
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems, devices and methods for the correction of spinal deformities with the use one or more implantable rods configured to apply a corrective force to the spine. Methods of minimally invasive implantation of a corrective system are provided, such as where the corrective system is attached only to the spinous process of one or more vertebral bodies. Various corrective systems as well as components thereof are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Reduction Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Thompson, Hiram Chee, Richard Ginn, David White
  • Patent number: 8419772
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems, devices and methods for the correction of spinal deformities with the use one or more implantable rods configured to apply a corrective force to the spine. Methods of minimally invasive implantation of a corrective system are provided, such as where the corrective system is attached only to the spinous process of one or more vertebral bodies. Various corrective systems as well as components thereof are also provided, such as those that allow limited movement with respect to the spinal column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Reduction Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Thompson, Hiram Chee, Richard Ginn, Darin Gittings, Ivan Sepetka, David White
  • Publication number: 20120298563
    Abstract: A rotary particle separator for separating small particles from large particles is provided and includes an inclined rotary shaft having a first end and a second end. A particle bend is coupled to the elevated first end of the shaft. The particle bend has a bottom surface with a hole therethrough for gravity feed of material including the large particles and small particles from the bend along the shaft towards the second end. Annulae are spaced along the shaft with each of the annulae having a central aperture bounded by a ring that terminates in an annulae outer diameter. At least one paddle is interspersed between two adjacent annulae with at least one paddle positioned to rotate around the shaft. A screen mesh having a mesh size surrounds the annulae with a mesh size such that the small particles within the material are able to pass through the mesh and thereby leave larger particles preferentially segregated within the volume defined by the annulae spaced along the shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2011
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicant: Size Reduction Specialists, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Maynard, Scott T. Merchant
  • Patent number: 8282031
    Abstract: This invention relates to the art of methods and apparatuses for grinding various materials into smaller particles; particularly, to those known in the art as pulverizing systems and devices. This invention provides methods and apparatuses for an improved disc mill assembly that utilizes a tapered flywheel and water jacket in conjunction with planar grinding disk cutting devices to create a tapered grinding channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Reduction Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Sly, Eric Gorham, Larry Baker
  • Patent number: 8114026
    Abstract: Single- or dual-bladder devices for remote ischemic preconditioning and blood pressure monitoring are disclosed along with various oscillometry-based and other methods for detecting systolic and diastolic blood pressure while the ischemic preconditioning treatment is in progress. The devices and methods of the invention provide for delivery of ischemic preconditioning at the lowest effective cuff pressure while closely monitoring patient's hemodynamics. Advantageously, the device of the invention allows both ischemic preconditioning and blood pressure monitoring to be done on the same limb. Disposable battery-powered version of the device of the present invention is especially useful for emergency use with patients suffering from acute myocardial infarction, acute stroke, or acute trauma. Additional device configurations are described for use in a percutaneous intervention and vascular sealing settings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Infarct Reduction Technologies Inc.
    Inventor: Boris Leschinsky